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OpenDNS
Cybersecurity · San Francisco, United States · Founded 2006
Provides enterprise security to more than 65 million daily users, and 10,000+ paying businesses MoreLess
OpenDNS, now rebranded as Cisco Umbrella, specializes in enterprise security solutions that enhance network protection and threat intelligence. The company operates in the cybersecurity market, serving a diverse range of clients including businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies. Its business model revolves around providing cloud-based security services that safeguard users from malware, phishing, and other cyber threats. Revenue is generated through subscription-based services, offering scalable solutions tailored to the needs of different organizations. Cisco Umbrella's core offerings include secure web gateways, DNS-layer security, and cloud-delivered firewall services, which collectively ensure comprehensive protection for its clients' networks.
Keywords: cybersecurity, network protection, threat intelligence, cloud-based, malware, phishing, secure web gateways, DNS-layer security, cloud-delivered firewall, enterprise solutions.
Company overview
OpenDNS company information
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- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2006
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Employees
- 3
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 27.7
Valuation & funding
OpenDNS funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Jun 2015 | $635M | $635M | Cisco | — |
| SERIES COther financing | May 2014 | $35M | $140M | Greylock Partners · Lumia Capital · Sutter Hill Ventures · Lowercase Capital | — |
| SERIES BOther financing | Feb 2013 | $9.3M | $37M | Sutter Hill Ventures | — |
| EARLY VCOther financing | Sep 2010 | $4.5M | $18M | Sequoia · Greylock Partners | — |
| EARLY VCOther financing | Jul 2009 | $2.8M | $11M | Greylock Partners · Sequoia | — |
| SERIES AOther financing | Nov 2005 | Minor Ventures | — |
Growth signals
OpenDNS website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for OpenDNS is 3.6M monthly website visits, down 12.2% over the last three months. OpenDNS's team declined 98.4% over the past year.
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OpenDNS's talent
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Global footprint
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